I use tarot and oracle cards as tools for reflection and contemplation. Rather than divining the future, they are a way for me to look more deeply at the "now."
"The goal isn't to arrive, but to meander, to saunter, to make your life a holy wandering." ~ Rami Shapiro

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Feminine Control

From the Tarot of the Master, the Empress; from the Paracelsus Oracle, Fortuna Major:
          In the tarot decks of old, L'Imperatrice was more of a ruler than a fertile, emotional earth mother. Her keyword for this card is 'control,' suggesting she does more than sit on a throne. Yet she is a balance to her husband's rigid rule. She believes in communicating with rather than to those she leads; maintaining relationships are important. She prefers peacemaking and diplomacy rather than ultimatums and aggression. Quality of life is of utmost importance, and she won't hesitate to morph into protective mode if the situation calls for it. Greater Fortune shows up again from the Paracelsus Oracle, but this version has to do with health. However this has nothing to do with winning the gene lottery, but represents a natural flow of events and circumstances like water running downhill. As the Empress would agree, when you compassionately care for all the parts (whether a kingdom or a body), things tend to run a bit smoother.

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  1. EllenJuly 22, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    She feels a bit like a mix between of the four Queens to me. But she does appears to be a bit distant. I think ruling is always a lonely job even if you have the best interest of your people at heart :) The final decision has to be yours

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    1. thesycamoretreeJuly 22, 2017 at 2:22 PM

      When I was a manager I was told to be friendly with the employees but not to become their friend because I might have to fire them one day. It was a lonely position at times.

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  2. Carolyn TindorJuly 22, 2017 at 11:11 AM

    I noticed that who have drawn or chosen all Majors this week, except Sunday, from the tarot deck that you are using. Possibly some momentous event or shift occurring?

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    1. thesycamoretreeJuly 22, 2017 at 2:24 PM

      I've got a friend who I had to take to the hospital because she has no family here. She had emergency surgery so I've been at the hospital a lot.

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    2. Carolyn TindorJuly 22, 2017 at 3:37 PM

      Well that is a big deal. Prayers and good thoughts go out to your friend and you, that all will be well.

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    3. EllenJuly 22, 2017 at 4:48 PM

      Adding my thoughts and prayers as well
      Hugs

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    4. thesycamoretreeJuly 22, 2017 at 7:52 PM

      Thank you both - she sure could use them!

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